YC dedicated an entire issue to “Men In The Lives of Young Children”

NAEYC’s journal, Young Children, dedicated an entire issue to the relationship between men and children. They have some wonderful articles about male teachers in ECE and male perspectives. It’s a wonderful resource for anyone interested. This link takes you directly to the articles for this issue. Enjoy! Check back later for more insights and resources on male role models.

http://www.naeyc.org/yc/currentissue

Article Alert! ECRP Released Article Comparing Three Educational Approaches

Early Childhood Research and Practice (ECRP) has released an article, “Three Approaches from Europe: Waldorf, Montessori, and Reggio Emilia”. Check out this article comparing the Emilia approach with the wonderful Waldorf and Montessori approaches. There is always more to learn!

http://ecrp.uiuc.edu/v4n1/edwards.html

Article Alert! “Jewish Education Begins with Early Childhood”

Pat Bidol Padva, the Executive Director of JECEI speaks to us about the importance of Early Childhood Education. Check out the full article here:

http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/jewish-education-begins-with-early-childhood/

News Alert! The Jim Joseph Foundation Grants $33 for Jewish Education, “Grant pushes historic partnership of Seminaries”

The Jim Joseph Foundation grants $33 to three seminaries for teachers in Jewish Education. Check out all the information here.

http://www.jta.org/news/article/2010/05/24/2739299/grant-pushes-historic-partnership-between-seminaries

ECE News Update

Article released yesterday, “U.S. Invests $17.3 Million For Early Childhood Education In Washington”

“Washington state was awarded $17.3 million for the design and implementation of a statewide data system, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced this morning.”

To read more, check out this website:

http://www.thegovmonitor.com/world_news/united_states/u-s-invests-17-3-million-for-early-childhood-education-in-washington-31666.html

Article Alert!

Check out Contact- the journal of The Steinhardt Foundation for Jewish Life for Eli Schaap’s article, “What We Can Learn: Jewish Schools and Today’s Best Educational Approaches” in Winter 2009.

http://www.jewishlife.org/journal.html

News Alert! Great new article released

A recent study “Promoting Community in Early Childhood Programs: A Comparison of Two Programs” conducted by Yale researchers has been released. It says wonderful things about the work JECEI is doing. We couldn’t have done it without the support and engagement of the JECEI schools and families! Thank so much for gathering with us, look at all that we have accomplished!

http://springerlink.com/content/l145803314g8366u/fulltext.html

Article Alert! “Yale Researchers Tout Jewish Nursery Program”

Here is the link to the wonderful article from Yale researchers about Jewish early childhood programs, namely JECEI!

http://www.thejewishweek.com/news/short_takes/yale_researchers_tout_jewish_nursery_program